How early is too early to start planning??

Congrat! If anything I'd start with bigger stuff such as venue, transportation etc. The little details can change a lot e.g you might love the idea of coral and blush now but in 2yrs time that color scheme might be played out! You don't want tied into stuff like that. I get that your FH has asked friends to be groomsmen, but my my biggest piece of advice to you is please wait to choose your BM/MOH. I'm seriously talking like maybe pick them a year out at most. I know its exciting and you'll want to share that with your nearest and dearest, but you don't have to look very hard on these forums to hear numerous stories of relationships that have dramatically changed in a year or two and people have found themselves in situations they could have avoided. Its not necessary yet, so don't give yourself the potential for trouble down the line if you don't have to! Enjoy your planning!

Just focus on the venue right now. Once that is in place you can move to other things, but no rush.

I would focus on securing a venue, your rehearsal dinner location, photographer and DJ. The big stuff books most quickly. We had specific ideas for our wedding and was shocked at how few options there were. Congratulations!

I would not ask groomsman or any bridal party members yet. It's way too soon. Things change, people move etc. you may end up wanting a smaller bridal party than you do right now. Just wait. I'd wait at least a year of not longer. Figure out your guest list, your budget and book a venue.

I'd say start learning the prices of both the big and the small things as well as getting a feel for the overall wedding. But I'd recommend not putting in any deposits till at least 2 years before the wedding.

Decide on your guest list and then your venue. Your guest count will in part dictate your venue options. Then research other vendors (catering, baker, photographer etc) and then book.Then start checking out wedding stuffs so you can get a good idea of things like your theme etc. You don't have to start purchasing but get an idea of what you might be interested in.

Get a rough budget & guest list. Then, start your search for venues. If you get those things off your list early the rest is butter.

You can set a budget and start saving. Wedding costs can add up quickly, and definitely plan to save for a little more than you plan to use.

You have lots of time for things to change. Dresses come and go(so do our feelings for them). Color schemes can change too.

Just slowly start looking at where you think you want to be married.

Pinterest is a wonderful tool for placing all your ideas. I started a board over a year ago, and when we got engaged this month I went back to look at the page. I deleted what I no longer wanted, and added a few things I like now.

If you look at a wedding planning schedule, most of them don't even have you starting anything until your 1 1/2 years out from your wedding date.

I say its never too early to start planning!

We started planning as soon as we got engaged (a little over 2 years from our date).

Like ladies before have said, I would start with budget then venue(s) then the other big vendors from there. Our reception venue had a bunch of preferred vendors that we got discounts at because of the connection.

I would hold off on asking Bridal Party until closer, take it from someone who didn't (I asked 2 months into engagement) and I am having serious second thoughts!

I would also wait to do details like decor and stuff since you might change your mind.

For me planning early has saved me soo much stress

Thanks everyone!! I will think about everything! Pinterest has been my best friend since he proposed. I love it and am pinning everything I find that I like.

@Sarah, we actually have a photographer already! One of his best friends is a professional photographer so we know we want him to do our photos.

Also, I've tried telling my FH to wait on asking his friends but, he's dead set on who he wants. He has already asked his BM whom he's been friends with since they were kids and asked another person to be a GM. I think I know who I want as my MOH but, I was thinking of waiting since I have plenty of time but, he keeps insisting me on asking her now.

We know we want to make a budget ASAP and get at least a rough draft of the guest list for the time being.

@Tiffany my FH has also been friends with his since he was 5 so we knew when we got engaged 2.5 years ago that wouldn't change. For you I would hold off for sure. Girls relationships can be different. The girls already nailed everything else. I would say just research vendors and get pricing and you can pay off over time, in the end. Congrats!

Research, research, research. Once you know your budget, and have a rough guest list as others have said you know what size venue you need. You and FH also need to talk about what ideas you each have for the wedding. You need to be in tune. He may have one vision and you another. Also I completely agree with NOT asking your wedding party yet. Tell FH, that women can be catty, and you just want to wait so you don't have the stress of wedding party blow ups

I agree that research is the best bet at this point. To be honest, I had already started my research way before we were engaged...secretly. Lol! So now is a good time to just think about your vision, look at pictures to get a sense of what you want. Also figure out exactly how much you guys can afford to save between now and your wedding date so that you know what your budget is. Start researching venues that fit in that budget, and make a rough draft of your guest list.

Focus on the venue. don't ask anyone to e in the BP yet; those relationships, and even your enthusiasm for having a big BP can change over time (and trust me, as you read more about BP strife here, you may decide to forgo one entirely. It's just not wise to ask this early; if things change in the relationship, or their other obligations, hurt feelings can happen that were unnecessary.

Research vendors and pricing, knowing that pricing in 2018 will probably be more. Don't make a budget without knowing what services really cost in your area; many people call me with a $$ amount that is completely unrealistic in my area, except for the most rank beginner. It will make your search more stressful.

Prioritize what is the most important for you; a fabulous dj? Top shelf liquor? Video?

Make up a rough guest list, keeping in mind that every guest is a meal, an invite, a thank you note, a part of a centerpiece, a favor. Big parties are expensive ones. Don't send out STD's unless you absolutely need them; it ties you into a guest list earlier than you hope.

Of course it's exciting to be engaged thinking of all the possibiities, but take it slow, do not spend the next two and a half years planning every day, and dont' book anything before you have to. For venues, that might be the end of this year, though you could call several that you're interested in and see what their availability is. Most vendors book a year-15 months out. (We're just starting to talk to January 2017 couples, and those are couples who have seen us and really wouldn't consider anyone else. ....)

I guess the short answer is don't do too much now, don't ask a BP yet and relax!

Good luck!

I would just do a research first. Look at venues you like and photographers. Then, you can make a realistic budget. I had a lot of ideas before I did research, and I was in sticker shock. If you know what you can afford and like, it will make decisions a lot easier.

Thanks everyone! This is making me more at ease! I will definitely take my time and just enjoy being engaged!! I'll also go through and read other forums to see what others are saying while I'm just relaxing and getting ideas. You all are great!